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P102 BNW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,812 mi
Last recorded113,812 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 BNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 113,812 miles

Front front subframe corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear chassi and suspension corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2025 113,807 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front front subframe corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear chassi and suspension corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 110,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides near spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 109,356 miles

Chassis, suspension, sub frame, rear axle, brake & fuel lines under sealed

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 108,075 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame/rear axle, brake and fuel lines corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 108,071 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive amount of coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame/rear axle, brake and fuel lines corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,463 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 106,956 miles

Brake performance not tested no brakes, brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Braking system leaking across from subframe brake pipe leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from ABS pump to connection (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 105,433 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive on oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 105,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps and offside (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive on oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,844 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 103,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,459 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 103,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 102,403 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 102,403 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 99,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 96,386 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,496 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 93,496 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 89,957 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,261 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2008 83,771 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 77,523 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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P102 BNW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P102 BNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P102 BNW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P102 BNW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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